Melissa Adams
Poth
Summary
Experienced elementary math and science educator with 19 years of proven success in guiding students to academic achievement. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and creating a positive learning environment. Collaborative approach in addressing diverse student needs. Committed to promoting critical thinking skills for improved student achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS/RtI Math Interventionist
Floresville South Elementary
02.2021 - Current
- Tailor education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Floresville South Elementary
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed lesson plans, common formative assessments, intervention strategies, and critical thinking activities
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Floresville South Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed lesson plans, common formative assessments, intervention strategies, and critical thinking activities
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Floresville South Elementary
07.2006 - 05.2018
- Math team lead & Grade level lead
- Developed lesson plans, common formative assessments, intervention strategies, and critical thinking activities
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Wrote math and science assessments
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education EC-4
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2006
Skills
- Conducting personalized teaching sessions
- Customized learning strategies
- Instructional design
- Effective team engagement
- Skilled in Google applications
- Course content creation
Certification
Certified Texas Educator:
- Generalist Grades EC-4
- Mathematics Grades 4-8
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Grades EC-8
Skills And Abilities
- Nineteen years of experience in elementary math.
- Nineteen years of experience with general education, special education, gifted and talented, and dyslexia students.
- Experience with ESL students.
- Leadership roles and responsibilities.
- Volunteered and selected to participate in various campus and district committees.
Timeline
MTSS/RtI Math Interventionist
Floresville South Elementary
02.2021 - Current
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Floresville South Elementary
08.2020 - 02.2021
5th Grade Math Teacher
Floresville South Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2020
3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher
Floresville South Elementary
07.2006 - 05.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education EC-4
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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